Grant Thornton sponsor Business Science Conference

Held in the year Manchester celebrates its status as European City of Science, the conference will highlight how the development and commercialisation of science is driving growth across the whole of the north.

Grant Thornton has been named as a sponsor of The Business of Science Conference to be held in Manchester in May.

Held in the year Manchester celebrates its status as European City of Science, the conference will highlight how the development and commercialisation of science is driving growth across the whole of the north.

Grant Thornton provides services to over 40,000 privately held businesses, public interest entities and individuals across the UK to unlock their potential for growth.

They will join headline sponsor, BASF and named sponsor, Manchester Science Partnerships, for the event on May 19 where delegates will hear first-hand how businesses succeed in science.

Philip Grindley, partner in the north west said: “Grant Thornton is delighted to be to be supporting this important regional event, which in conjunction with Manchester’s status as European City of Science 2016, highlights the strategic importance of this sector.

“Commercialising the knowledge base presence in the region’s universities is, and will increasingly be, an important driver of economic growth for the north west. One of the focuses of GrantThornton’s new Vibrant Economy campaign to stimulate growth is the need to create thriving environments, and it is encouraging to see strides are already being made in the north west to develop clusters for collaborative growth in science around the Corridor Manchester, at SciTech Daresbury and also at Alderley Park.”

Steve Bennett, managing director of Science North Limited, the organiser and host of the event, said: “As a world leading professional advisory firm, Grant Thornton is renowned for helping business gain the knowledge and skills to commercialise. Having them on board as a sponsor represents a huge enhancement to our conference programme.”

Held at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the conference will explore the development and commercialisation of great science. With other speakers including senior figures from PZ Cussons, Siemens UK and the National Graphene Institute.